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10/19/2011 6:44PM

Greek Protestors Clash With Police

Demonstrations turn violent in Athens - as protesters threw rocks and fire bombs at police in front of the Greek parliament. Tens of thousands demonstrated against a vote on new austerity measures. Video: Reuters. Photo: Getty Images.

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... I the the demonstrations turned violent in Athens ... as protesters threw rocks and on top hotels at the ... moment ... the presidential guard post outside the building caught fire ... the protests it was set ablaze from the explosion ... the young rioters tried to enter Government ... reaching the front steps the first time ... Greek protests began ... these retaliated with tear gas ... several injuries had been reported ... in the minor burns and head winds ... the clashes come as tens of thousands took to the streets in the Greek capital ... to protest new austerity measures ... the two-day strike that shut down government departments ... businesses and public services ... there are when ... readings ...